Self-Reported Prevalence and Factors Associated With Nonadherence With Glaucoma Medications in Veteran Outpatients
Self-Reported Prevalence and Factors Associated With Nonadherence With Glaucoma Medications in Veteran Outpatients
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DOI:
10.1016/j.amjopharm.2009.04.001
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发表时间:
2009-04-01
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Tudor, Gail
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作者:
Sleath, Betsy;Ballinger, Rex;Tudor, Gail
Objective: The purpose of the current study was to determine the self-reported prevalence of and factors associated with nonadherence with glaucoma medications in veteran outpatients.Methods: This survey study was conducted at a Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic. A survey was administered to patients with glaucoma. We calculated the percentage of self-reported adherence with glaucoma medications in each patient. Logistic regression was used to assess whether patient characteristics and difficulties with using glaucoma medications were related to patients' reporting that they were